May Valley Trail, Bullitt Gorge, Perimeter Loop Trail, West Peak, Bullitt Fireplace, Phil's Creek
Jan 16, 2010
by
Eric Jain
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last modified
Jan 16, 2010 10:23 PM
- Type of Outing
- Day hike
- Read More in our Hiking Guide
- Hike: May Valley Trail
- Region: Issaquah Alps -- Squak Mountain
- Agency: Squak Mountain State Park (360) 902-8844
- Trails: Squak Mountain May Valley Trail (#)
- Avg Rating: 2.80
- Read More in our Hiking Guide
- Hike: Bullitt Gorge
- Region: Issaquah Alps -- Squak Mountain
- Trails: Bullitt Gorge (#SQUAK-S2)
- Avg Rating: 2.25
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- Hike: Perimeter Loop Trail
- Region: Issaquah Alps -- Squak Mountain
- Trails: Perimeter Loop Trail (#SQUAK-PLT)
- Avg Rating: 3.50
- Read More in our Hiking Guide
- Hike: West Peak
- Region: Issaquah Alps -- Squak Mountain
- Trails: West Peak (#SQUAK-W3)
- Avg Rating: 2.40
- Read More in our Hiking Guide
- Hike: Bullitt Fireplace
- Region: Issaquah Alps -- Squak Mountain
- Trails: Bullitt Fireplace (#SQUAK-C2)
- Avg Rating: 1.75
- Read More in our Hiking Guide
- Hike: Phil's Creek
- Region: Issaquah Alps -- Squak Mountain
- Trails: Phil's Creek (#SQUAK-S3)
- Avg Rating: 3.25
Viewpoint, looking south.
Few cars at the south parking lot when we arrived after lunch. Nevertheless we encountered quite a few people on the trails, all of them walking their dogs.
Followed the directions from the "60 Hikes within 60 Miles" book. The trails were very well signed, but you need to know the names of the trails you intend to follow -- they are missing from the trail map that can be found at the trailhead kiosk or on the State Parks website.
The trails themselves were in great condition; some a bit on the muddy side (not surprising, given the recent weather), but not too bad.
The viewpoint (a small, unmarked spur of the Perimeter Loop Trail) was amazing; the other attractions along the way (West Summit Shed, Bullitt Fireplace) perhaps less so.
On the way back we ended up back on the South Access road, as the last bit (part of the Equestrian Loop Trail) was closed.
Followed the directions from the "60 Hikes within 60 Miles" book. The trails were very well signed, but you need to know the names of the trails you intend to follow -- they are missing from the trail map that can be found at the trailhead kiosk or on the State Parks website.
The trails themselves were in great condition; some a bit on the muddy side (not surprising, given the recent weather), but not too bad.
The viewpoint (a small, unmarked spur of the Perimeter Loop Trail) was amazing; the other attractions along the way (West Summit Shed, Bullitt Fireplace) perhaps less so.
On the way back we ended up back on the South Access road, as the last bit (part of the Equestrian Loop Trail) was closed.
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One of the gates and many trail signs.
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Defunct shed on the west summit.
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Bullitt Fireplace.
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